A $17 billion Galaxy Note 7 sales loss might not even be the worst thing for Samsung

[Chris Smith]

Samsung had no choice but to suspend sales of the Galaxy Note 7 after multiple reports revealed that even replacement devices aren’t safe. A day later, the company confirmed it will no longer manufacture and sell the phone. Samsung may lose some $17 billion in revenue, but that might not be the worst thing for the company. Damage to the Samsung and Note brands might be irreparable in the short term.

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